Drinkable Destinations

22/03/2025

Kazematten is a Ypres based brewery that was founded by members of St. Bernardus and Rodenbach breweries. When Robyn and I first visited nearly a decade ago, they had this brand in the Brouwershuis beer fridge. The Wipers Times Tripel quickly became one of my favorite beers that I just can’t get anywhere other than in the Poperinge region. Hopefully we’ll all get a chance to try it on our visit to St. Bernardus and their guesthouse in September!

Heb je Wipers Times Blond van onze Ieperse stadsBrouwerij Kazematten al ontdekt? Have you already tasted Wipers Times Blond from our Ypres' City Brewery Kazematten?

𝐖𝐢𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐝 - 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐠𝐢𝐮𝐦!

Wipers Times Blond is a golden blond top-fermented beer, brewed with 4 grains and only local hops. With a creamy head, balanced taste, herbal aroma and refreshing finish, it’s a true classic.

Read more 👉 https://www.kazematten.be/en/beers/wipers-times-blond/

𝐖𝐢𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐝 - 𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐤𝐨𝐳𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐨𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞 𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐯𝐚𝐧 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐠𝐢ë!

Blond speciaal bier van hoge gisting met 4 granen, 4 kruiden en streekeigen hop. Citrus, limoen, vanille en honing verenigen geur en smaak, met florale toetsen en een frisse, gebalanceerde nasmaak.

Lees meer 👉 https://www.kazematten.be/bieren/wipers-times-blond/

20/03/2025

New cocktail list coming soon from the Northside Lounge in Madison!

One of our favorite nights with our crew...cocktail menu updates for Spring! Y'all are gonna love it.

20/03/2025

It's the first day of Spring and the Spring equinox is coming tomorrow! The weather is warming, the sun is getting higher and spring plants are just starting to emerge.
There are some very special plants emerging from the ground right now in the Poperinge area of Belgium, hops.

Around this time of year, hops farmers are heading out to their fields to check on their crops. Hops emerge and send up a bunch of shoots from their rhizomes (rootballs). Hops farmers only need 3-4 shoots to train up their wires so the rest are manually removed. Fortunately, not all of the shoots goto waste! Hop shoots are considered delicacies in hop growing regions and you'll find them at farmers markets and local restaurants in seasonal gourmet dishes.

Have you tried hop shoots in a dish before? We wanna hear about it.

Join us in September 2025 for our Belgian Beer Tour and you'll visit a hops farm in the Poperinge region just before we arrive at the St. Bernardus Brewery and Guesthouse....which is also surrounded by hops fields!

Photo credit goes to 't Hoppecruyt Hop farm website for the hop shoots and the St. Bernardus website for the aerial.

31/01/2025

Have you heard of Le Trappiste, the bier cafe in Bruges, Belgium? Robyn and I have visited it several times over the years and to be honest, it's one of our favorite beer spots in the world. It's not necessarily because they have a diverse selection of familiar and unfamiliar Belgian beers, which they do and it's great. The atmosphere here... is everything.

Le Trappiste is nestled in an 800-year-old cellar, just a short walk from the Grote Markt. As you descend the stairs, you're greeted by a cozy, atmospheric space defined by rounded brick arches and columns that give the café its distinctive medieval charm.

And then there's the beer. They've got a great selection to choose from and to top if off, they offer flights of beers! If you zoom in on that beer list, you'll see they carry "some Westvleteren..." If you're a beer nerd, you'll dig this place. If you are not a beer nerd, you will dig this place!

You'll have the opportunity discover this gem when you join us on our Belgian Beer Tour - Sept. 15th - 21st, 2025!
Only 4 out of 12 spots remaining. Message us or visit our website for more information.
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28/01/2025

The brewery beer wagons, or Bierwagen, are a fun and vital part of Oktoberfest, hauling the festival's beloved beer straight to the heart of Munich’s Theresienwiese! Each of the six official Munich breweries—Augustiner, Hofbräu, Löwenbräu, Paulaner, Spaten, and Hacker-Pschorr—has its own festive, horse-drawn wagon decked out in classic Bavarian style. On opening day, these wagons roll through the streets in a grand parade, leading the way to the barrel tapping ceremony where the mayor proclaims "O'Zapft is!" when they tap the first barrel. Throughout the festival, these wagons deliver the official Oktoberfest brew, Festbier, and carry with them centuries of Bavarian brewing tradition and a whole lot of beer-loving spirit!

Catch a glimpse of these beauties on our Oktoberfest and Bavaria Tour, Sept. 25th - Oct. 1st, 2025!
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24/01/2025

One of our favorite things about travel are all the sights you see while walking around the old city centers in Europe. The grand architecture, the quirky statues, the hidden bier cafes down ornate, little alleys.

Discover the charming places to admire as well as the charming places to enjoy a local beer or wine with us on our Belgian Beer Tour - Sept. 15th - 21st, 2025!

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20/01/2025

Did you know today is National Cheese Lovers Day? Neither did I, but I couldn’t be happier—what better reason to indulge in all things cheesy? To celebrate, I’m making Obatzda, the creamy, flavorful cheese spread that’s a staple of Bavarian beer gardens and festivals. Every time we encounter it on our tours to Bavaria, I’m reminded just how irresistible it is!

Obatzda is a Bavarian delicacy made by blending ripe, soft cheese—like Camembert—with butter until it’s luxuriously smooth. Paprika gives it a rich orange hue and smoky warmth, while salt, pepper, and caraway seeds add just the right balance of flavor. Some recipes even include a splash of beer or cream cheese for extra depth and creaminess. Garnished with fresh chives, finely chopped onions, or crunchy radishes, it’s best enjoyed slathered on a freshly baked pretzel alongside a cold Bavarian brew.

Ready to give it a try? Here’s a fantastic recipe:

👉 Obatzda Recipe - https://www.craftbeering.com/obatzda-german-beer-cheese-dip/

Or experience it the authentic way on our Oktoberfest and Bavaria Tour this fall! Join us Sept. 25 – Oct. 1, 2025, for an unforgettable adventure filled with Bavarian traditions, delicious food, and world-famous beer. Message us or visit www.drinkabledestinations.com for more info. Prost! 🍻

17/01/2025

Our Belgian Beer Tour meets for a Welcome Dinner in Brussels on September 15th and afterwards, we'll be heading down as a group to the world famous Delirium Cafe! The cafe is located in the Delirium Village, a group of themed bars down a narrow alley just a few blocks off the enchanting Grand Place market square.

It is best known for its extensive beer selection, which earned it a Guinness World Record in 2004 for offering the most commercially available beers—over 2,000 at the time.

The walls, ceilings, and every surface are covered with beer-themed memorabilia, including vintage signs, tin tackers, posters, coasters, and branded items. Colorful beer trays hang from the ceiling for added nostalgia.

I took this video during the day time hours in winter...during the high season, expect moderately sized crowds of beer enthusiasts from around the world!

Join us on our Belgian Beer Tour - Sept. 15th - 21st, 2025.
Only 4 out of 12 spots remaining. Message us or visit our website for more information www.drinkabledestinations.com.

14/01/2025

Many of our guests join our tours to celebrate life’s special moments—a milestone birthday, an anniversary, or the start of a new chapter like retirement. In 2024, Kara and Kyle joined us for Kyle’s 40th birthday, and we surprised him with a thoughtful gift: a custom Wiesn Herz or "Meadow Heart!" These decorative cookies are a beloved Bavarian tradition, especially during Oktoberfest, and can be personalized at one of the festival’s charming vendor stalls.

Why not make your special occasion unforgettable? Celebrate with us on our Oktoberfest and Bavaria Tour this fall! Share Bavarian traditions, raise a stein with friends old and new, and create memories that will last a lifetime.

📅 Oktoberfest and Bavaria Tour
Sept. 25 - Oct. 1, 2025

Message us for details or visit www.drinkabledestinations.com to book your spot today! Prost! 🍻

10/01/2025

Ghent in Belgium certainly has a rich beer culture with classic beer cafes such as Dulle G***t, Het Waterhuis aan de Bierkant and the t' Galgenhuis (our personal cozy favorite). The architecture, though, is what really draws us back.

Ghent's medieval architecture is exemplified by Gravensteen Castle, a 12th-century fortress with thick stone walls and turrets, former home for the Counts of Ghent. Saint Bavo’s Cathedral combines Gothic and medieval styles, with its flying buttresses, spires, and intricate details, housing the famous Ghent Altarpiece. The Alterpiece is truly exceptional!

The Fish Market (Vismarkt) represents Neo-Classical architecture, built in the 18th century with symmetrical lines, classical columns, and Roman-Greco style statues adorning it.

Join us for a day of exploring Ghent's beautiful medieval character with some classic beer stops along the way on our Belgian Beer Tour - Sept. 15th - 21st, 2025.
Only 4 out of 12 spots remaining. Message us or visit our website for more information www.drinkabledestinations.com.

07/01/2025

As the year begins, it's the perfect time to reflect on great memories in good weather. Today, I’m reminiscing about our 2018 visit to Andechs Monastery Brewery, just a 1.5-hour train ride from Munich.

The monastery, perched on the "Holy Mountain," is surrounded by rolling hills, meadows, and forests, offering stunning views and a peaceful atmosphere. The Andechs Bräustüberl, the monastery's rustic restaurant, served up hearty Bavarian classics like Schweinshaxe, Obatzda, and pretzels—perfectly paired with their famous beers. The beer garden, with its picturesque setting, was the perfect spot to relax.

Of course, no visit to Andechs is complete without sampling their iconic Doppelbock, "Andechser Doppelbock Dunkel," a Bavarian favorite known for its rich, malty flavor.

You can experience Andechs for yourself on our Oktoberfest and Bavaria Tour in September. Gather your friends and family—many of our guests join as groups of 4-8—and make it a celebration to remember!

Oktoberfest and Bavaria Tour - Sept. 25th - Oct. 1st, 2025

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26/12/2024

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19/12/2024

Departing the Christkindl Market Tour, we had to go through the Munich airport. And not only is there a functioning brewery in the airport (Airbräu), there was also a rather sizeable Christmas market! Bavaria is full of wonders and beer!
I had to get my last Weißwurst Frühstück (white sausage breakfast) before leaving Germany, paired of course with a Hefeweizen. Gosh I love this meal.

Join us next year on one of our two tours to Europe and let us show our favorite places!

19/12/2024

We’ve got some new coasters making a splash!
We figured this would be some great marketing to garner new followers for our beer-cations. What do you think?🤔 💭

18/12/2024

“On the 6th day of Christkindl Markets Tour, our tour guide gave to me…”
A trip to Salzburg in Austria for a walking city history tour, free time to explore the markets, a drink stop at the Zipfer Bierhaus and our Farewell Dinner.
Our Farewell Dinner was superb! We chose St. Peter’s Stiftskulinariam, a restaurant built into the cliffside of Salzburg and dating back to the year 803.
We wanted to do something really special for the group so we arranged for a 4 Course Dinner for the evening with a wine accompaniment. It was all so delicious and the service excellent. The atmosphere of this restaurant could not be cozier, full of gemütlichkeit!

Thank you to all our guests for putting your trust in us on this Christkindl Markets adventure. We can’t wait to do it again.

Join us in December 2026 for our next Christkindl Markets Tour. We only offer small group tours, 8-12 people, so make sure you throw your hat in the ring early to secure your spot on this tour! We are taking names now and official registration begins in December 2025.

16/12/2024

“On our 5th day of Christkindl Markets Tour, our tour guide gave to us…”
A cogwheel train ride to the top of the Zugspitze, Germany’s highest mountain peak!
It was a beautiful day, our only sunny day on the trip. We took a train to Garmisch-Partenkirchen, home to the 1936 Winter Olympics. We took the cogwheel train all the way to the peak of the mountain where we had lunch overlooking Austria on side and Germany on the other. From there, we took a cable car ride back down with a short stop in Garmisch to check out their Christkindl Market.

This was a deviation from our original plan to visit Mittenwald and take the cable car up to Karwendalbräu, a mountain top brewery, distillery and restaurant. Unfortunately, they had shut down the cable car for maintenance and then extended the maintenance to beyond our tour dates. This is why we work with local tour guides like Levi, the Thirsty Historian who can easily help us pivot to another experience. And you know, that is international traveling! You can’t be too married to an itinerary because it can and often will need to change due to conditions when you arrive.
Thanks Levi for providing such a memorable experience for our guests!

14/12/2024

“On the 4th day of Christkindl Markets Tour, my tour guide gave to me…” Eisstockschießen reservations at the Hofbräukeller Bier Garten! As you can see, it is like a variation of shuffle board.
Why don’t we have this at bars in Wisconsin?! We are going to start a campaign!
Nobody knew what to expect when we said we were going to”curling” on our 4th night in Munich. It didn’t take long until cheers and smiles were abound. Definitely a unique experience for all of our guests.

Join us in December 2026 for our next Christkindl Markets Tour. Registration will open in December 2025 but you can get your crew’s name on our “Nice” list so you’ll have first dibs on reservations before we start actively promoting the tour.